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| December 09, 2010 News |
| Industry News: Andersen Racing Shuts Down Team Operations for 2011 |
 | Andersen Racing will now focus its efforts on the USF2000 National Championship, Andersen Karting, and Andersen Raceway Park
(Photo: Star Mazda Championship - Eric McCombs) |
EFCN has officially learned that junior formula car standouts Andersen Racing will not be taking part in Firestone Indy Lights or Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear competition in 2011.
Following speculation for the past several weeks, Andersen Racing co-owner Dan Andersen has confirmed the Florida-based team will not be competing in the junior formula car ranks this coming season, electing to focus on the continued growth and development of the Cooper Tires Presents the USF2000 National Championship powered by Mazda, Andersen Karting, and Andersen Raceway Park in Florida.
"As a result of the economy, and the difficulty we have had securing properly budgeted drivers (and then being paid as well), I have decided to close down my two team operations for 2010," said Andersen. "I have enjoyed being a part of every step Road to Indy ladder for quite a few years now, but the reality is that I need to focus on my USF2000 series and my track in Florida, as well as my construction companies, so although it is with some sadness, we have decided to shutter operations for now. I am proud of the work done by my teams in recent years, and I know the various crew guys will all be assets to the teams they are going to for 2011. I believe very strongly in the Road to Indy ladder, and my full focus will now be on making the USF2000 National Championship the best junior formula open-wheel series in the world."
 | One of the highlights of Andersen Racing's pro endeavors over the past several years is winning the 2008 F2000 Championship series title
(Photo: eFormulaCarNews.com - Al Craighead) |
Andersen Racing exits active junior formula car competition having made a lasting mark over the past decade. Initially running under the Andersen Kish Racing banner, the then New Jersey-based squad rose to the forefront via SCCA Club Racing competition, winning three Formula Continental National Championship titles (1999, 2001, 2003) and the Mark Donohue award (2003) with Mike Andersen. Building on that success, the squad expanded operations in the early 2000s, entering the pro ranks via the Star Mazda Championship, Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship and the FSCCA Championship. Enjoying continued success, Andersen Racing not only won more races, but took home the FF2000 Zetec Team title (2004), Zetec series Mechanic of the Year award (2004), Zetec Crew Chief of the Year award (2004), Star Mazda Rookie of the Year award (2005), Star Mazda Crew Member of the Year award (2005) and Star Mazda Expert series title (2006). Further expansion into Indy Lights competition did not slow the team down, as evidence by wins in the F2000 Championship Series, Star Mazda Championship and Indy Lights, as well as the F2000 Championship Series title (2008) and Star Mazda team title (2008).
Over the course of the past few years, Andersen Racing has additionally helped re-establish the formula car motorsports ladder in North America via its internal system of teams at different levels, as well as the the revitalization of the USF2000 National Championship.
It is with USF2000 National Championship, having run the previous incarnation for over a decade, that Andersen Racing - under the Andersen Promotions banner will be making its mark in 2011. Able to focus energy and resources on the series, its teams, and drivers, the stage is set for the series to be a key component of both the Road to Indy and MAZDASPEED Motorsports Driver Development programs for years to come. |
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